The Egyptian parliament on Monday approved a law allowing the country's armed forces to support Saudi Arabia in defending its territory. This decision comes in response to the intensification of attacks by the Houthis from Yemen, who are affiliated with Iran, and could directly involve Cairo in regional conflicts.
Request from the President of Egypt
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt, had asked the parliament last week to defend Saudi Arabia if a request for help was made. This request particularly refers to the threats posed by the Houthis' advances towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal.
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